4 Minute Mug Cakes, 2 Ways

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Now, the way this Nairobi weather is set up, all one really wants to do is cuddle up and bum all day. Although I bet most of you, like me, may not be able to do that cause there is stuff to be done. And after a long day’s work, what better way to treat yourself than with a delicious homemade mug cake?

Who would have thought that you do not necessarily need an oven to bake a cake? You heard me right, I used the microwave to bake these amazing mug cakes and they both baked in 2 minutes each. I made 2 mug cake options for you to choose from: Chocolate, aka Calories Galore and Cinnamon & Oat, aka Healthy Pick-me-up.

I really hope you try them out and enjoy as you catch up on your favorite series this weekend! 🙂

Chocolate Mug Cake

Ingredients

3 tbsps Home Baking Flour

2 tbsps Powdered Drinking Chocolate

1 & 1/2 tbsp Powdered or Granulated Sugar

4 Cubes Dairyland Chocolate

3 tbsps Milk

1 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Vanilla Essence

1 tbsp Olive Oil

1 Egg

Pinch of Salt

Method

Coat your microwave friendly cup with Olive Oil or any cooking oil so that it is easier to wash the cup once you are done. You can also use melted butter or margarine but the cake is more spongy if you use liquid oil.

Whisk your eggs, milk and vanilla essence in the cup. You can also add a few drops of mint essence if you have some.

Add the dry ingredients and whisk until you get your preferred consistency.

Add the chocolate cubes and push to the bottom of the cup.

Put in the microwave for 1 and a half to 2 minutes, being careful not to over cook it like I did because if you do, the chocolate cubes will cook instead of simply melting.

Garnish with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Cinnamon & Oat Mug Cake

Ingredients

1 tbsp Powdered Sugar

1 tbsp Olive Oil

4 tbsps Milk

4 tbsps Oats

1 tbsp Sugar

1 tsp Cinnamon

1 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Vanilla Essence

1 Egg (Optional)

Method

Grind your oats into flour.

Coat your cup with Olive Oil and whisk together the egg, milk and vanilla essence.

Add your dry ingredients and whisk to your desired consistency.

Cook in microwave for 2 minutes and ta-dah!

Garnish with yogurt and cinnamon or any other garnish of your choice.

P.S: You can substitute the powdered sugar with half a mashed banana.

As you have seen, the mug cakes are really easy to prepare and you can definitely play around with the flavors to fit your preference. Having said that, I wish you all a love and laughter filled weekend as you enjoy your homemade mug cakes! 🙂